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Foundation of Intensive English Foundation
- Heidelberg, Germany
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Three-semester route with one semester of intensive English followed by the standard Foundation year, for applicants whose English is below Foundation level.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject-specific understanding and communication skills through learning activities in Intensive English Foundation. Apply feedback
- independent study practices and age-appropriate or level-appropriate learning techniques. Demonstrate progress toward the program's academic or language learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Progression to the standard Foundation (Business or Engineering and IT) and then an SRH University bachelor's degree
Curriculum
- Three semesters. Semester 1 (October to January): 20 hours a week of intensive English for fluency and academic readiness. Semesters 2 and 3 (January to August): 4 hours a week of academic subject classes
- 8 hours of Academic English and 3 hours of German
- in Business or Engineering and IT specialisations.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School leaving certificate with the country-specific minimum grade; motivation letter (English
- 400+ words)
- CV
- passport
- English test and mandatory online interview; Creative Studies may require a portfolio.
Accepted academic background
School leaving certificate with the country-specific minimum grade, as Foundation, for applicants below the Foundation English level
Language tests
- IELTS 4.0
- TOEFL iBT 20
- PTE Academic 36
- Duolingo 65
- IELTS Academic 4
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €10,300 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Foundation |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2026
Applications closed
30 Aug 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is €10,300 EUR per year. The estimated living cost is €11,904 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 20, PTE Academic 36, Duolingo 65, IELTS Academic 4. An interview is required.

